Caleb Qwofi RightSOS Children’s Villages is the world’s largest non-governmental organization focused on supporting children and young people without parental care, or at risk of losing it. Founded in 1949 as a non-denominational organization, today we have a presence in 136 countries and territories.
Our work is anchored in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children. We operate more than 2,600 locally led programs, directly reaching more than a million children, young people and families. We partner with donors, communities, governments, and other organizations to reach the children and young people who need support, and we advocate for governments to uphold their obligations with regard to children’s rights.
In April this year, SOS Children’s Villages released its 70 Years of Impact report that tracks the organisation’s impact on the lives of children and young people through its family-like care and family strengthening services. The research helped to identify the numbers of children reached, but more importantly how they have actually improved their lives in the long term, and how the community has benefitted as well.
Job Description
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES GHANA is a child welfare organization that provides a stable Family-Like Care (FLC) for children in need. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Family Strengthening Projects. Currently, we operate in four locations; Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi, Tamale with the National Office in Accra. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as
Youth Development Worker
Duty Post Tamale
The ideal candidate should be;
- At least 35 years & above
- Hold a first degree in Social Work, Youth Development work, Sociology, Psychology or Guidance and Counseling with at least three years of social work experience.
- Capable of implementing youth development and pathway plans; provide career guidance and placement support for the young people
- Support young people in learning the required soft and life skills needed to live an independent life
- Provide young people with on-going career counselling and job orientation based on a clear understanding of each person’s skills, abilities, aspirations and matching them with labor market requirements
- Ability to stay informed about young people’s school/work progress and react timely if any challenges are detected
- Facilitate internship, mentorship, coaching and job shadowing opportunities for young people
- Capable to assume the role as a Facilitator, Enabler and Role Model for the young people
- Able to build young people’s participation skills in order to empower them towards actively participating and getting involved in decision-making
He/she must also possess the following skills and competencies
- Good interpersonal relationships and communication skills
- Good understanding and knowledge in youth management
- Problem solving skills
- Good level of digital skills and knowledge to use technology
- Ability to realistically assess young people’s talents, skills and interests
Interested applicants should submit their applications, (indicating their reliable phone numbers, preferred duty post), Curriculum vitae with photocopies of certificates not later than 30th August 2022
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